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LJ55 FJK

2005 Cadillac Cts

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,147 mi
Last recorded89,147 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Cadillac Cts42,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FJK
MakeCadillac
ModelCts
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 89,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 88,108 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 88,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 87,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes by abs pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe section of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 86,345 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rubber mount broken (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes by ABS pump corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe section of hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple pipes at ABS pump corroded - unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,248 miles

mil light on

Fail 25 Oct 2019 81,245 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

mil light on

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,821 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 73,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 61,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded @ rear by tank chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty Works intermittently (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 51,414 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 51,414 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 42,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 36,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 277,786 miles

front tyres wearing on edge (tracking)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 27,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edge (tracking)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,847 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,874 miles

How Reliable is the Cadillac Cts?

Based on 2,997 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
4,051
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 50
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LJ55 FJK is a 2005 Cadillac Cts in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Cadillac Cts models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 42,119 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Cadillac Cts fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 FJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cadillac Cts typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Cadillac Cts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ55 FJK is a 2005 Cadillac Cts, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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